One of the joys of being a highly sensitive person (HSP) is in using our "superpowers" for good, to champion and highlight not only the HSP trait to raise awareness, but to share our vision and view of the world as a place filled with beauty, hope, and love. Each day, each moment, we have the opportunity to share this superpower and claim our sensitivity as a gift. In this powerful French short film, "Peau de Poulet" (translated: Chicken Skin) by Francois Boulet, he articulates through images, video, voice, script, and music a compelling case for claiming sensitivity as a superpower in just two minutes and twenty seconds--an incredible feat and gift to the world.... Read More
HSP Journey
HSP Journey is a place for you to share your stories, discuss common traits within those who consider themselves highly sensitive, and be sensitive and be free.
HSP 101: Understanding the Highly Sensitive Person Trait
means. It might sound like a put-down, or maybe something you overheard a parent say about you to someone else. Whichever way you cut it, being called sensitive has almost always been a bad thing. That is, until Dr. Elaine Aron began to study what she named, “the Highly Sensitive Person trait.”... Read More
Tap Into Your Midlife HSP Power (10 Essentials)
While the term midlife is somewhat nebulous, it generally shows up for people between the ages of 35-55. It's not a specific psychological term, it defines the transitional period when an adult feels a shift from being younger to being older. Sometimes this circles around having children hit their late teens, or feeling a sense of discontent or shifting in their careers. It can be frustrating for HSP men and women because they aren't quite sure what's wrong--they just feel different, or outside the bounds of feeling semi-normal in their families and careers. One thing is true: when you face midlife head-on, you can tap into your midlife HSP power in ways non-HSPs cannot.... Read More
Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur: Overcoming Common Challenges to Success
The common challenges of being a highly sensitive entrepreneur is a topic close to my heart, as I’ve been an entrepreneur for over six years. I previously worked for someone else, and I burned out at 26—a point in life when most people are full of energy. That wake-up call showed me that the standard nine-to-five routine wasn’t for me.... Read More
5 Goals for Managing Clutter as a Highly Sensitive Person (Plus 6 Issues to Tackle)
Because you're sensitive (which is an incredible superpower) you know that you're unique, gifted, and an excellent addition to your circle of family and friends. You love helping others and exploring all that life has to offer while navigating the minefield of Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS), the clinical term for the Highly Sensitive Person. You might also have noticed that your environment matters a lot and that managing clutter as a Highly Sensitive Person is practically a full-time job. ... Read More
5 Strengths of Male Sensitivity
Sensitivity in men is often misunderstood and unfairly labeled as weakness, but it’s actually a significant strength. Many highly sensitive men struggle to accept this aspect of themselves due to... Read More